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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.76, 2,156.60 and 864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.76, 2,156.60 and 864.12 is: 1,192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.76 : 2,156.60 = 864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.76/2,156.60 = 864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.76x = 2,156.60 × 864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.76x = 1,863,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,561.19/1,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.48

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